Eliminators (1986)

A former pilot rebels against his creator, teaming up with the scientist responsible for android technology, her pet robot Spot, a rough-and-tumble riverboat guide, and a martial arts warrior.

Director:

Peter Manoogian

Writers:

Paul De Meo, Danny Bilson

Stars:

Andrew Prine, Denise Crosby, Patrick Reynolds

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Andrew Prine	...	Harry Fontana
Denise Crosby	...	Nora Hunter
Patrick Reynolds	...	Mandroid
Conan Lee	...	Kuji
Roy Dotrice	...	Abbott Reeves
Peter Schrum	...	Ray
Peggy Mannix	...	Bayou Betty
Fausto Bara	...	Luis
Tad Horino	...	Takada
Luis Lorenzo	...	Maurice
José Moreno	...	Neanderthal Shaman (as Pepe Moreno)
Charly Bravo	...	Bartender
Miguel de Grandy	...	Chief Guard (as Miguel de Grandi)
Gabino Diego	...	Young Guard (as Gabino Diego Solis)

Storyline

As part of their experiments in time travel, Drs. Reeves and Takada construct a cyborg "Mandroid" with the body of a downed pilot. After the success of the initial experiments, Reeves decides to have the Mandroid scrapped. Not wishing to be taken apart, Mandroid flees with the help of Dr. Takeda, who is killed for his disobedience. Distraught by the death of his one friend, the Mandroid goes north to America in search of someone who can help him in getting revenge and stopping Dr. Reeves in whatever evil plan he intends to use his time machine for.

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Plot Keywords:

force field | watching tv | mandroid | travel | escape | 

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Taglines:

Mandroid. Mercenary. Scientist. Ninja. Each one a specialist. Together they are ELIMINATORS!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA Spain

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 January 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

De uitroeiers

Filming Locations:

Spain

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,987,072, 2 February 1986, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$4,601,256

Company Credits

Production Co:

Empire Pictures, Altar Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Peter Manoogian later became a first assistant director on Holby City (1999). Roy Dotrice appeared in Casualty: Sticks and Stones (2005) as George Tunstall. Holby City (1999) is a spin-off of Casualty (1986).

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Quotes

[Harry is reading the name of Ray's boat]
Harry Fontana: "Quo Vadis"?
Ray: That's Italian. It means "We kick ass."

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Alternate Versions

In the UK versions the nunchuck scene when Kuji meets Nora & Harry is cut. In the 1986 EIV Video (cut by 31 secs) the scene is completely missing. The later 1995 NTV video featured a longer print and the introduction of the weapon can be seen, though 10 secs were removed from the rest of the sequence.

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Connections

Referenced in Best of the Worst: Ghetto Blaster, Terror in Beverly Hills, and Killing American Style (2014)

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Soundtracks

Eliminators Title Song
Written by Peter Rafelson
Performed by Deborah Galli
Produced by Don Perry and Bob Summers

User Reviews

Wait until you see the "mobile unit"!

Wow, what a perfect Saturday afternoon B-movie! It has that very rare quality of B-movies, in that is is both aware and unaware of its campy status. Seriously, as the amazingly varied collection of characters adds up (river-rat, scientist, robot, ninja, cavemen, Roman soldiers, and on) you will never be bored. The special effects are just cheap enough to make you smile, but not so cheap that you won't feel satisfied. And there's a nice finish that really rounds out the whole experience. There is a lot to like, for kids or B-movie lovers, but somehow it never degenerates into the lesser-desirable qualities of the "so bad it's good" genre. It is an honest and successful attempt at comic-book entertainment. And really, you have to see that Mobile Unit in action! How cool is that?!?!